Thinning hair is a natural consequence of aging, genetics or hormonal changes in some people. While there are interventions, such as transplants and topical hair regrowth preparations, caring for thinning hair properly is one of the best ways to insure that your hair follicles stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible. Be gentle with your hair and scalp if you want to make the most of your thinning hair.
Step 1
Massage your scalp several times a week to get the blood flowing. Hair follicles are living things that need to be nourished to continue to produce hair. Massage will bring blood to your scalp and the blood brings the nutrients that your hair needs to grow. Add a little olive oil to the massage and you'll help loosen some of the dirt or dead skin that may be embedded in the follicles. Try this at bedtime, sleep in a shower cap and wash your hair in the morning. Keep your scalp as clean as possible to encourage hair growth.
Step 2
Limit your use of styling products for special occasions, and avoid teasing your hair. If you need to use styling products, use those specially formulated for thinning hair. Styling products that include hyaluronic acid nourish the hair and scalp to make it look as thick and full as possible without overly drying the hair, according to the website Daily Beauty.
Step 3
Use a wide-toothed comb to gently separate tangles, especially when your hair is wet. Over-brushing or brushing hair when it's wet, can make thinning worse.
Step 4
Avoid tight hats. Although it's a myth that wearing hats causes baldness, an ill-fitting hat can break existing hair and cut off circulation to hair follicles, causing them to die. In most cases, those hairs will be replaced, but it can take roughly 90 days for a new hair to grow, leaving you with hair that looks even thinner.
Step 5
Consider a hair thickener if your thinning hair isn't helped with other interventions. According to Understanding Hair Loss, you may have to try several different types before finding the one that works for you. Your salon may carry a line of hair thickeners such as Kerasome, which uses human hair as its thickening agent. Other popular hair thickeners are Toppik and Couvre.
Tips and Warnings
- You can massage aloe vera gel into your scalp instead of olive oil.
- Thinning hair can be a symptom of thyroid disease or a hormonal imbalance. If your hair starts to thin suddenly or copiously, visit your health care provider.
Things You'll Need
- Olive oil
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